Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in West Virginia
Emergency Department Registered Nurse jobs in West Virginia are concentrated in Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown, where major systems like WVU Medicine, Thomas Health, and Cabell Huntington Hospital maintain some of the busiest EDs in the state. Demand runs highest for nurses with trauma, critical care, and pediatric emergency experience, reflecting the state's acute needs in rural and regional trauma centers. Openings range from new graduates entering residency programs to experienced charge and travel nurses filling high-need shifts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the competent level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years of registered nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Prioritizes patient’s diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of the patient and healthcare team.
2. Serves as resource for patient & family learning needs.
3. Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
4. Functions as independent team member to provide safe, quality care for consumer/patient.
5. Mentors colleagues in the acquisition of clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement.
6. Participates in the development and continuous improvement of systems that support the patient care planning process.
7. Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.
8. Designs innovations to improve outcomes.
9. Assists other nurses to develop research skills.
10. Participates in collaborative planning to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered health care.
11. Participates in the development, implementation, and review of and adherence to policies that promote patient health and safety.
12. Advocates for healthcare consumers rights to inform decision making and self-determination.
13. Demonstrates leadership skills within the community/healthcare arena.
14. Engages the healthcare consumer and other interprofessional team members in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
15. Integrates knowledge from global and environmental factors into the assessment process.
16. Identifies resources/actions to appropriately address cultural situations.
17. Recognizes personal bias.
18. Disseminates educational findings, experiences with colleagues.
19. Achieves higher level of education/training, demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning.
20. Identifies appropriate resources for ethical dilemmas and advances ethical nursing practice.
21. Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Working protracted or irregular hours.
2. Working around biohazards.
3. Working around infectious diseases.
4. Working with or near the deceased.
5. Working with hands in water.
6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
2. Has the motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
3. Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.
4. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
5. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.
To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.
Level 1
- No experience required
- All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher
Level 2
- Meets requirements for previous level
- One year of experience.
Level 3
- Meets requirements for previous levels
- Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification
- Certification is Preferred but not required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
Level 4
- Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience
- one specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level
Level 5
- Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health-related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level
Level 6
- Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health-related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
PVH Potomac Valley HospitalCost Center:
51 PVH Nursing Emergency ServicesAddress:
100 Pin Oak Lane Keyser West VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the competent level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years of registered nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Prioritizes patient’s diagnosis, problems, and issues, and mutual goals to meet the needs of the patient and healthcare team.
2. Serves as resource for patient & family learning needs.
3. Coordinates with the interprofessional team to manage changing priorities.
4. Functions as independent team member to provide safe, quality care for consumer/patient.
5. Mentors colleagues in the acquisition of clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement.
6. Participates in the development and continuous improvement of systems that support the patient care planning process.
7. Leads interprofessional teams to collaborate and consult effectively.
8. Designs innovations to improve outcomes.
9. Assists other nurses to develop research skills.
10. Participates in collaborative planning to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered health care.
11. Participates in the development, implementation, and review of and adherence to policies that promote patient health and safety.
12. Advocates for healthcare consumers rights to inform decision making and self-determination.
13. Demonstrates leadership skills within the community/healthcare arena.
14. Engages the healthcare consumer and other interprofessional team members in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
15. Integrates knowledge from global and environmental factors into the assessment process.
16. Identifies resources/actions to appropriately address cultural situations.
17. Recognizes personal bias.
18. Disseminates educational findings, experiences with colleagues.
19. Achieves higher level of education/training, demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning.
20. Identifies appropriate resources for ethical dilemmas and advances ethical nursing practice.
21. Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Working protracted or irregular hours.
2. Working around biohazards.
3. Working around infectious diseases.
4. Working with or near the deceased.
5. Working with hands in water.
6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
2. Has the motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
3. Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.
4. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
5. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.
To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.
Level 1
- No experience required
- All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher
Level 2
- Meets requirements for previous level
- One year of experience.
Level 3
- Meets requirements for previous levels
- Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification
- Certification is Preferred but not required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
Level 4
- Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience
- one specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level
Level 5
- Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health-related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level
Level 6
- Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health-related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
PVH Potomac Valley HospitalCost Center:
51 PVH Nursing Emergency ServicesAddress:
100 Pin Oak Lane Keyser West VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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The qualifications that appear most often in emergency department registered nurse jobs across West Virginia.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS and TNCC strongly preferred for emergency settings
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or emergency department clinical experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in hospital environments
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in a high-volume ED
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in West Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency department registered nurse in West Virginia?
You become an emergency department registered nurse in West Virginia by completing an accredited nursing program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact member state, so nurses licensed in another compact state may work without a separate West Virginia license. Most ED roles also expect BLS certification at minimum, with many hospitals requiring ACLS and TNCC before or shortly after hire.
How much do emergency department registered nurses make in West Virginia?
Emergency department registered nurses in West Virginia earn a median of about $80,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,210 for the lowest 10% to over $131,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency department registered nurses in West Virginia?
Employers hiring emergency department registered nurses in West Virginia right now include WVU Medicine, Voyage Health, and United Hospital Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. West Virginia's largest systems, including WVU Medicine and Cabell Huntington Hospital, consistently post ED openings across their regional campuses.
Which West Virginia cities have the most emergency department registered nurse jobs?
Bridgeport, Keyser, and Glen Dale have the most emergency department registered nurse openings in West Virginia. Charleston leads as the state capital with the largest concentration of hospital infrastructure, while Huntington's Cabell Huntington Hospital and WVU Medicine's flagship campus in Morgantown drive strong demand in those markets, and smaller regional hubs follow the footprint of their anchor health systems.
Are there remote emergency department registered nurse jobs in West Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency department nursing is a hands-on, bedside role that cannot be performed remotely in the traditional sense. About 0% of emergency department registered nurse openings tied to West Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve triage nursing advice lines, telehealth emergency consultation, or care coordination roles rather than direct ED bedside work.
How can I get hired as a emergency department registered nurse in West Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency or new graduate program at a large West Virginia health system such as WVU Medicine or Thomas Health, both of which have structured programs designed for nurses with limited or no ED experience. Acute care experience in med-surg or a step-down unit is a strong lateral move into the ED, and completing TNCC or an emergency nursing fundamentals course before applying gives candidates a measurable edge with hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in West Virginia?
You can find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in West Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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